Part 18Transactions in land

Exemptions

827Gain attributable to period before intention to develop formed

1

This section applies if—

a

income is treated as arising because the condition mentioned in section 819(2)(d) is met (land developed with sole or main object of realising a gain from its disposal when developed), and

b

part of the income is fairly attributable to a period before the intention to develop was formed.

2

No liability to corporation tax arises as a result of this Part in respect of that part of the income.

3

In applying this section account must be taken of the treatment under Part 3 of CTA 2009 (trading income) of a company which appropriates land as trading stock.

828Disposals of shares in companies holding land as trading stock

1

No liability to corporation tax arises as a result of this Part in respect of a gain on property deriving value from land if—

a

the gain is obtained by the holder of shares,

b

the gain arises as a result of the holder of shares falling within section 820(1)(a) or (b) (persons acquiring, holding or developing land and connected persons), and

c

the circumstances are such as are mentioned in subsections (2) and (3).

2

The gain arises on a disposal of shares in—

a

a company which holds that land as trading stock, or

b

a company which directly or indirectly owns at least 90% of the ordinary share capital of another company which itself holds that land as trading stock.

3

All the land so held is disposed of—

a

in the normal course of its trade by the company which holds it, and

b

so as to procure that all opportunity of profit in respect of the land arises to that company.

4

This section does not affect any liability as a result of any person falling within section 820(1)(c) (parties to arrangements and schemes, etc).